TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children

About this TQUK Level 2 Distressed Behaviour in Children Course

Our TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children course is designed to explain the reasons why children can become distressed. The course covers legislation that underpins caring for children as well as mental health issues that can contribute to such behaviour. Recognising and knowing how to react to distressed behaviour is key to ensuring a child feels supported and able to communicate any problems they may have.

Study Time:	150 hours
Enrolment length:	12 months
Course Format:	Online
Entry Requirements:	None specific

Upon completion of this qualification, students are awarded a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children certificate and an OLC Certificate. All certification fees are included in your course fees. This qualification is suitable for a range of different career paths in settings such as:

• Teaching Assistants
• HLTAs
• Specialist support workers
• Early Years Practitioners

Qualification

To gain the full TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children certification you will need to submit and pass all of the tutor marked assignments. There are 6 written assignments in the course. There is no need to purchase any textbooks as we provide all of the lessons and materials required to learn the syllabus. There is no formal exam and the certification fee is included in the course fees.

For further information, go to: www.tquk.org/ Qualification Code 610/1298/1.

See the TQUK Qualification summary for this course here

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TQUK Level 2 Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children Course Content

The TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children course assesses the following units:

Unit 1: Awareness of distressed behaviour in children

In this unit, you will study key terms linked with behaviour and how to recognise verbal, non-verbal and physical signs of disturbing behaviour. Topics in this unit include:

• Understand what is meant by distressed behaviour
• Understand indicators and causes of distressed behaviour in children
• Understand how distressed behaviour can be assessed in children
• Understand the impact of distressed behaviour when displayed by children

Unit 2: Principles of intervention when working with children who display distressed behaviours

You will discover in this unit how behaviour can be supported through the use of various behaviour management strategies and interventions, as well as the advantages of proactive support for children who display distressed behaviour. Topics in this unit include:

• Understand strategies that can support children showing distressed behaviour
• Understand how to record incidents when working with children who display distressed behaviour
• Understand how to mitigate distressed behaviour in children
• Understand when physical intervention should be used and the importance of using physical intervention safely when a child is displaying distressed behaviour

Unit 3: Distressed behaviour and mental health in children

This unit will explain some of the most common mental health problems and how they are recognised, with various signs and symptoms for each one being identified. Topics in this unit include:

• Understand the characteristics of mental health
• Understand how to support children with a mental health condition displaying distressed behaviour

Unit 4: Distressed behaviour and learning disabilities in children

This unit will explain some of the most common learning disabilities and how they are identified, as well as various behavioural characteristics for each one. Topics in this unit include:

• Understand the characteristics of learning disabilities
• Understand how to support children with a learning disability displaying distressed behaviour

Unit 5: Distressed behaviour, sensory processing conditions and autism spectrum conditions in children

In this unit, we will examine the characteristics of autism spectrum condition (ASC) and sensory processing condition (SPC) and how they can impact the behaviour of a child. Topics in this unit include:

• Understand the characteristics of sensory processing conditions and autism spectrum conditions
• Understand how to support children with an autism spectrum condition displaying distressed behaviour
• Understand how to support children with a sensory processing condition displaying distressed behaviour

Unit 6: Legislation and guidance for an individual providing support to children displaying distressed behaviour

In this unit, you will learn about the legislation that underpins support approaches, human rights of children and inclusion. Topics in this unit include:

• Understand legislation relevant to distressed behaviour in children
• Understand wider support available when working with children who display distressed behaviour
• Understand how UK legislation can support the human rights of children who display distressed behaviour

This course can be taken over a 12 month period but you can complete it as fast or as slowly as you wish.

Online study and instant enrolment

All of our students are given access to our Online Campus through their own personal login and password. As soon as you complete your enrolment, you would have immediate access to your account which allows you to make a start working through the lessons. Tackle your assignments as your own pace and contact your tutor to access any help and support you need. The course itself is set out in a very simple layout, making it easy to work through the topics and complete your assessments.

Our Online Campus includes:

• Instant enrolment – access everything on your course from the moment you enrol.
• Personal account logins – login any time, 24/7.
• Full support throughout – message your tutor, use our online chat or give us a call.
• Online assignment submissions – upload work online from the comfort of home.
• Self-led learning – study at your own pace so you can pass much faster.
• Safe e-portfolio system – store all of your work in your account.
• Progression tracking – easily see what assignments you have left to complete.
• Details help centre – get instructions and guidance every step of the way.
• Unlimited attempts – submit as many attempts at your assignments as you need.

Unlimited assessment submissions

All of the assessments for this course are completed through our Online Campus. You can attempt each one as many times as needed to ensure you pass. After every attempt, your tutor will provide detailed feedback and tips on how you can improve going forward. Quickly see your progress during your studies by checking your progress bar and seeing the remaining assessments you need to complete.

Get full tutor support

Throughout your enrolment with the Online Learning College, you can access support at any time you need. All students are assigned a personal tutor who will mark all of your work and provide detailed feedback after every submission. Your tutor will be an industry expert with a full knowledge of the course content and will be able to help you at any point along your learning journey. One of the best tools at your disposal is your tutor – you can ask as many questions of them as you wish to and they will be happy to help at any time.

We also have a brilliant support team on hand and available through email, online chat and over the phone. This team is there to help with any questions which are more generic, such as providing support in submitting work through your account or getting your certificate when you have completed your course. We pride ourselves on ensuring the support you receive is the best in the business – help and guidance is fast and detailed every time you contact a member of the team.

Assessments

To pass this course learners must pass 6 written assignments. These are completed after navigating through the corresponding lessons and writing your answers to assignment questions. Once these have been read and marked by your personal tutor, feedback and marks are provided to students which contain helpful tips to improve work in future assignments.

Enrolment Length

All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace, but you have access to the course on the Campus for 12 months from your enrollment date. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60. As well as this we operate a 14 day money back guarantee on every one of our qualifications- that’s how confident we are of how you will love studying with us!